BOARD CERTIFICATION
There are three (3) levels of Board Certification within the National Guild of Hypnotists.
Board Certified Consulting Hypnotist (BCH)
Board Certified Fellow (FNGH)
Board Certified Diplomate (DNGH)
Their requirements and pre-requisites are listed below.
board certified
consulting
hypnotist
(BCH)
• Must be an active member of the NGH at the certified Consulting Hypnotist level for one (1) year.
• Must write a minimum 1000 word hypnosis paper suitable for publication in the Journal of Hypnotism or Hypno-Gram. (non-metaphysical)
• Must be in active practice or using hypnosis as an adjunct to another profession for a minimum of one (1) year.
• Must be of good moral/ethical character, with no criminal record, and meet the educational standards of the NGH.
• Must pass two (2) written examinations.
• Must complete an oral interview given by the Certification Board of the NGH and submit examples of your advertising/web page.
• Must submit two (2) non-family written character references.
• Must meet and maintain the National Guild Standard of Practice as dictated by the NGH Code of Ethics.
• Must submit the application fee for Board Certification before sitting the exams.
FEES
A $25.00USD non-refundable application filing fee is required PLUS the actual examination fee of $250.00USD = $275.00USD Total.
ALL MATERIALS MUST BE SUBMITTED PRIOR TO THE EXAMINATION
OTHER INFORMATION YOU NEED
2026 EXAMINATION DATES
USA
FEBRUARY, 2026
at the NGH SOLID GOLD CONFERENCE
@ the Tuscany Suites and Casino,
255 EAST FLAMINGO RD., LAS VEGAS, NV, USA
Contact Don Mottin, Vice-President NGH
at 1-800-288-3065, or via E-mail @ dmottin@hotmail.com
or enroll with the NGH directly @ (603) 429-9438
SUNDAY, AUGUST 8TH, 2026
at the NGH Annual Convention,
Exhibition and Educational Conference
at the Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center
in Marlborough, Massachusetts
Enroll with the NGH directly @ (603) 429-9438
board certified
fellow
(FNGH)
• Must be a certified Board Certified Consulting Hypnotist (BCH) for three (3) years.
• Must be in active practice for three (3) years.
• Must be an active member of the NGH for four (4) years.
• Must be published in one or more of the following: book, video, newspaper, magazine, or other media approved by the Board.
• Must write a minimum 5000-word thesis on a clinical hypnosis subject suitable for publication in the Journal of Hypnotism or Hypno-Gram which can be defended before the committee.
• Must submit a video conducting an hypnosis session (clinical, not metaphysical.)
Additional reasonable fees charged for Fellow.
board certified
diplomate
(DNGH)
The Diplomate designation is conferred by the NGH Certification Board members on the basis of an individual’s longevity in the profession, contributions and service to the profession, and excellence as a professional hypnotist.
Must be certified at the FNGH level for a minimum for (five) 5 years.
Must have been in active practice for at least (10) years.
Must be an active NGH member for at least six (6) years.
Must be a past or present conference presenter.
Must have been involved in the active promotion of hypnosis to the general public for at least (5) five years.
Must be recommended by a Board member.
Must pass a written examination and oral interview.
Additional reasonable fees charged for Diplomate.